Tomohisa Ozeki and Urena make their first appearances in the first team in a while. Will the batting lineup be able to provide early support?

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Fukuoka Softbank Hawks pitcher Tomohisa Ozeki Ozeki © Pacific League TV
Fukuoka Softbank Hawks pitcher Tomohisa Ozeki Ozeki © Pacific League TV

The 14th game between Fukuoka Softbank and Tohoku Rakuten Eagles will be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome on July 11th at 6 PM.

[Head-to-head record] Fukuoka Softbank (1st place) vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles (6th place): 6 wins, 7 losses

[Announced Starting Pitcher]
Fukuoka Softbank: pitcher Tomohisa Ozeki, 8 games, 2 wins, 4 losses, ERA 5.55
Tohoku Rakuten Eagles: pitcher Urena has a record of 2 wins and 2 losses in 8 games, ERA of 3.49.

Fukuoka Softbank Tomohisa Ozeki pitcher has had a tough season with a 5.55 ERA. His last appearance in the first team was on June 5th against Yokohama DeNA, where he gave up 4 Home Run and 8 runs in 5 innings. Will he be able to pitch well in this main appearance after adjusting in the farm team? Tatsuru Yanagimachi The player's batting average for July is .318. He went hitless in four At Bat hit the previous day, but we hope he can deliver a hit that will lead the team to win.

Opposite Ureña pitcher will also be making his first appearance in the first team since May 22nd. He had been sidelined due to lower body stiffness and has made two appearances since returning to the farm team. In the game against Oisix Niigata on the 4th, he pitched seven innings, giving up three runs. In the batting lineup, McCusker The player has been in good batting form, having hit three Home Run the previous day. Ureña We want to provide support for pitcher.

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa

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Tomohisa Ozeki and Urena make their first appearances in the first team in a while. Will the batting lineup be able to provide early support?